Controller

**Description**
Reporting to the President, the Controller is accountable for leading all aspects of an effective and efficient Finance and Accounting function. The Controller will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

**Responsibilities**
The Controller will focus succinctly on four core functions (Corporate Finance, Accounting Operations, Reporting and Tax, Business Development) and the processes within. Other duties and ad hoc projects are to be completed as assigned.

Corporate Finance
- Lead, manage, and execute the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting processes and variance analysis.
- Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews and present to senior management.
- Produce financial statements, develop financial management strategies, monitoring expenditures and cash flows.
- Establish and oversee financial controls to monitor accuracy of financial information/ reports and workflows.
- Liaise with Stakeholders to create full financial transparency and recommend appropriate course of action when results differ from plan.
- Responsible for all areas of credit.

Accounting Operations
- Oversee and manage all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
- Responsible for all General Ledger accounts.
- Review all monthly journal entries and ensure all necessary documentation support journal entries and general ledger balances.
- Ensure timely closing on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Manage government remittance obligations.
- Manage the vendor contract process.

Reporting and Tax Compliance
- Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings (Canada & US).
- Ensure the preparation of and filing of mandatory reporting deadlines are met (i.e., CRA, HST/GST, Income Taxes, etc.).
- Ensure timely, accurate, and informative consolidated financial reporting for all internal and external purposes.
- Analyze and interpret financial and operating metrics.
- Comply with all government reporting requirements and filings.

Business Development
- Streamline accounting and financial operations.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce Risk Control policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Implement process improvement to maximize business savings and quality controls.
- Participate in business decisions to support the development of business objectives.

**Experience/Skills Required**
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) is required.
- Minimum 5-7 years of Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis experience, including managing a team or a department.
- Superior working knowledge of accounting practices as applied to consolidated financial and management reporting, cash flow forecasting, financial statement analysis and interpretation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels / departments within the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities with little direction in a fast paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and very proficient dealing with large sums of data.
- Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for numbers and accuracy on reviews.
- Strong ability to problem-solve and to make day to day decisions related to their work.
- Experience in a consulting firm or professional services environment an asset.

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